Scrobipalpa deutschi

Scrobipalpa deutschi is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Peter Huemer and Ole Karsholt in 2010. It is found in Algeria and the southern Ural Mountains.[1][2]

Scrobipalpa deutschi
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Gelechiidae
Genus:
Scrobipalpa
Species:
S. deutschi
Binomial name
Scrobipalpa deutschi
Huemer & Karsholt, 2010

The wingspan is about 14.5 mm (0.57 in).

Etymology

The species is named for Helmut Deutsch, in recognition of his important contribution to European lepidopterology.[3]

References
  1. Savela, Markku (ed.). "Scrobipalpa deutschi Huemer & Karsholt, 2010". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 20 July 2020 – via FUNET.
  2. Fauna Europaea
  3. Lepiforum e.V.


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